Forceful Strike

School: evocation [force]


Level: Magus 4, Cleric 4, Oracle 4, Warpriest 4, Inquisitor 4, Paladin 4



Casting Time: swift action


Components: V, S


Range: touch or reach of melee weapon


Target: creature (1)


Duration: instantaneous


Saving Throw: Fortitude partial


Spell Resistance: yes


Source: Inner Sea Magic

Description

You cast this spell as you strike a creature with a melee weapon, unarmed strike, or natural attack to unleash a concussive blast of force. You deal normal weapon damage from the blow, but also deal an additional amount of force damage equal to 1d4 points/caster level (maximum of 10d4). The force of the blow may be enough to knock the target backward as well. To determine if the target is pushed back, make a combat maneuver check with a bonus equal to your caster level to resolve a bull rush attempt against the creature struck. You do not move as a result of this free bull rush, but it can push the target back if it defeats the target's CMD. A successful Fortitude save halves the force damage and negates the bull rush effect.